FC Bayern are facing a crucial clash against Real Madrid and Vincent Kompany has a clear idea of how his team should perform
After the international break, the focus is fully on the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The Munich side want to finally make it back to the semi-finals against the Whites – and avoid the mistakes of the past
Looking back at last year’s defeat to Inter Milan, the Bayern coach made it clear that the situation at the time should not be viewed in isolation. „One important detail is that we had nine injured players against Inter,“ explained Kompany after the 4-0 win against Union Berlin
For the Belgian, it is therefore clear that the quality and availability of the players plays a decisive role. In his view, a debate purely about tactics falls short of the mark
Focus on details instead of changing the system
Nevertheless, Kompany also knows that it will come down to small details against Real Madrid. Especially in close knockout duels, nuances often decide whether the team progresses or is eliminated. „Especially in games like this, it’s all about the details,“ emphasized the 39-year-old
However, there are no plans for a radical change in the playing system. Instead, the Bayern coach is relying on a balanced approach. Kompany formulated a central guideline for the duel with the Spaniards: „Some things are sometimes a weakness, but you must never give up your strength to hide this weakness.“
A statement that reveals a lot about the planned approach: Bayern do not want to focus too much on their opponents, but above all bring their own qualities to the pitch
Bayern go into the clash with confidence
The starting position is much better than last year, with a more stable squad, good form and a high level of confidence after recent performances
Nevertheless, everyone involved is aware that Real Madrid have a special role to play in the Champions League – regardless of form or statistics. For Kompany, it is therefore a question of striking the right balance: making adjustments in detail without losing their own identity.